Petroleum-derived stearic acid is a solid additive widely used in industrial and artisanal processes due to its excellent stability, purity, and performance. It is commonly used as a hardener, lubricant, mold release agent, and stabilizer, especially in the manufacture of candles, technical waxes, plastics, rubber, resins, industrial cosmetics, and general chemical products.
Main applications:
- Candle making (improves hardness and finish)
- Modification of waxes and paraffins
- Plastics and rubber industry
- Resins and compounds
- Solid lubricant and industrial mold release agent
- Chemical and technical products
